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Donald Baker — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Essex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Donald Baker across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1924), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 6
b. ~1924
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Essex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Donald R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Lynn City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1924 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Donald | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Baker | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1905 |
| Elizabeth Baker | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1881 |
| Doris Baker | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| Frederick Baker | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| John Baker | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Alice Baker | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1903 |
| Jeffery Baker | Head | — | 52 | ~1878 |
| Donald Baker | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 6
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1924 — 8 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Donald R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Other, age 18
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1922 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Nephew |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Donald Baker across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Donald Baker
Son · 1930 · age 6 · b. ~1924 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Olive Baker
Sibling · 1930 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frederick Baker
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Doris Baker
Sibling · 1930 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alice Baker
Sibling · 1930 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Baker
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1930 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel899:0514)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emeline Wilkins | 85 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Harry L. Wilkins | 41 | Son | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Mary F. Clancey | 77 | Attendant | Attendant | New Hampshire |
| 4 | John Cameron | 42 | Head | Baker | Scotland |
| 5 | Margaret Cameron | 40 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 6 | Ian G. Cameron | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Jeffery J. Jr. Baker | 52 | Head | Machinist | Illinois |
| 8 | Elizabeth Baker | 49 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Alice Baker | 27 | Daughter | Comptometer | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Olive Baker | 25 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Doris Baker | 23 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Massachusetts |
| 12 | John E. Baker | 19 | Son | Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Frederick J. Baker | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Donald R. Baker THIS PERSON | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Harris T. Dunbar | 34 | Head | Stock Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Louise F. Dunbar | 28 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Robert A. Dunbar | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Thomas L. Dunbar | 70 | Father | — | New Hampshire |
| 19 | Harold J. Ray | 36 | Head | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Bertha M. Ray | 38 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 21 | Hubert W. Ray | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Richard B. Ray | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Lilian F. Brackett | 38 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | William W. Buick | 62 | Head | Shipper | Scotland |
| 25 | Emma S. Buick | 61 | Wife | — | England |
| 26 | Richard Swales | 60 | Brother-in-law | — | England |
| 27 | Helen L. Bacheller | 68 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Edith L. Bacheller | 47 | Daughter | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Lena H. Bacheller | 44 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Thomas B. Feeney | 60 | Head | Real Estate | Irish Free State |
| 31 | Delia A. Feeney | 54 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 32 | John Feeney | 22 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Catherine Mcdonough | 60 | Sister-in-law | Nurse | Irish Free State |
| 34 | Lizzie L. Bray | 63 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 35 | W. Francis Bray | 44 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Teresa Poltrino | 50 | Head | — | Italy |
| 37 | George T. Poltrino | 23 | Son | Teller | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Lawrence B. Poltrino | 21 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Lewis M. Poltrino | 19 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Earl E. Hastings | 37 | Head | Jeweler | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Ruth M. Hastings | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Robert F. Hastings | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | John J. Mcnamara | 39 | Head | Proprietor | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Irene F. Mcnamara | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | George G. Otis | 51 | Head | Janitor | Maine |
| 46 | Elizabeth A. Otis | 53 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Mary E. Landre | 54 | Head | Saleslady | Maine |
| 48 | Irene S. Landre | 34 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Mabel J. Landre | 31 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Percy E. Usher | 44 | Head | Insurance Agent | Massachusetts |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)